Bus Stops in ROW Engineering LCTA notes.xlsx

This file is an engineering priority assessment document for the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) bus stop improvement project, coordinated with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The document outlines 51 prioritized bus stops across the LCTA service area in Pennsylvania requiring accessibility improvements to achieve Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) compliance. The improvements focus on concrete construction modifications, bus loading pads, sidewalk work, curb ramps, shelter installations, and amenities such as benches and trash cans at existing bus stops located in municipalities including Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke, Kingston, Wyoming, Hanover Township, Pittston, and Plains Township. Stops are ranked by tier priority (Tier 1 being highest) and categorized by road ownership (local or state). The LCTA determination column indicates which stops should proceed with planned improvements and any special considerations, such as shelter relocations or utility conflicts requiring additional assistance.

The document identifies 27 bus stops ultimately selected for engineering design work under RFP #26-07-001, which represents the Phase I engineering phase with Phase II construction bidding to follow upon completion. Selected improvements vary by location but commonly include concrete work addressing slope and boarding dimensions, bus loading pad installations, sidewalk segments, curb ramp additions, and the addition of shelters or benches. Recommended amenities include ECO-seats (solar seating), lighting, trash cans, and shelters, with specific stops marked for relocation or removal of existing infrastructure. The project is federally funded and requires Section 106 review and Categorical Exclusion documentation; however, curb cuts and electrification design are excluded from scope. Engineering proposals must be submitted electronically via PennBid with separate technical qualifications and cost proposals, along with completed Bidder/Proposer List Applications and all required federal forms and certifications.